Conflicker Worm Removal Tools
The Conficker worm, also called Conflicker and April Fools Virus, is a malicious program that threatens Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. A computer virus is software that infects computer files to cause harm, steal information or allow the machine to be controlled remotely by hackers. A worm is similar to a virus but does not infect other files. The worm does all its damage as a self-contained program and is able to spread automatically. There are several tools available to remove the Conficker worm.
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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is installable software that detects and removes the Conficker worm and other malware. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is available in a free version as well as commercial and corporate versions. The free version is basic and only for personal use. The software is updated through menu options to detect the newest threats.
Symantec: Conficker Removal Tool
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Symantec is the parent company of Norton AntiVirus and other anti-malware software. Symantec creates tools to remove specific viruses that are of significant danger. The Conficker Removal Tool runs a scan without being installed. The tool is run from a computer hard drive or removable media such as a flash drive. The tool is available for free download from the Symantec website.
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Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool
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The Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool is a free tool offered by the Microsoft Corporation. The removal tool is downloaded through Windows Update, Microsoft Update, or the Windows Download Center. The tool is updated every Tuesday and is able to detect and remove the Conficker worm.
McAfee Stinger
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McAfee Stinger is free malware-removal tool offered by the McAfee Corporation, the makers of the McAfee Antivirus software. McAfee Stinger is able to remove the Conficker worm and other malware. The software is downloaded from the McAfee website and runs without installation. The software gives options of areas to scan including the boot sector and active processes.
Windows Live Scan
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Windows Live Scan is a free online malware removal tool offered by the Microsoft Corporation. The tool is accessed through the Windows Live website. The tool downloads a small program that allows the service to scan and remove Conficker and other malware over the Internet.
Eye Chart
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Joe Stewart's Eye Chart is a simple tool that allows users to determine if they have the Conficker worm. The tool is a web page that attempts to load images from several popular websites that are blocked by the Conficker worm. If the images load, the computer does not have the Conficker worm. If the images do not load, the system has the worm and needs to be cleaned.
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